James Allen McAlister, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was born on January 29, 1948, in Mooresville to the late Roy and Betty Jean Cockrell McAlister.

James was a Mustang enthusiast and enjoyed NASCAR. Mostly, he enjoyed going on rides on his Harley.

He is survived by his wife, Becky McAlister; children, Jamie McAlister (Brittany), David McAlister (Tara), Wendy Gardner, Christopher McAlister, and Jennifer Lenker (Joshua); sister, Shelby Gandy; 13 grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, with Rev. Donald Caldwell and Donnie Lackey Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 4 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, 1325 Mecklenburg Highway, Mooresville, NC 28115.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family.